The Nyeri National Polytechnic
The Nyeri National Polytechnic is one of the TVET institutions charged with the mandate of training middle level technical and vocational labor force. In the global arena, Science, Technology and Innovation (ST & I) are the drivers for rapid world’s economic prosperity, social development and provide tools and solutions to address global challenges. For this reason, the government through the Ministry of Education, has strengthened the focus of ST& I and Technical Education (TE) policies as underlying the country’s national development efforts
Courses
Diploma
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Power Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Telecommunications Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Igher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Building Technology (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Quantity Surveying (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Applied Biology (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 5 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 5 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Applied Biology (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological sciences. | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Mean Grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (Minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences. | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Food Technology (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Chemistry and Biology | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Tourism Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Food & Beverage Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Credit Management (BUSINESS STUDIES) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 6 Months | KASNEB | |
| Diploma in Information Communications Technology (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in ICT (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 6 months/Section | KASNEB | |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (HEALTH SCIENCES) |
Mean grade C (Plain) with C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry and Biological Sciences. | 9 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Medical Engineering (MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C- | 3 Years | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (FASHION DESIGN & BEAUTY THERAPY) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Sales and Marketing (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Supplies Chain Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Co-Operative Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Accountancy (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 8Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Project Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Secretarial Studies (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Library & Information Studies (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Community Dev. & Social Work (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC |
Certificates/Craft
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Agricultural Mechanic (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 3 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Tour Guiding Operations (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain | 3 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operations (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain | 3 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Building Technology (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Construction Plant Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Electrical Installation (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Open | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Electronics (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Open | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Science Lab. Technician (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
KCSE D Plain | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Catering and Accomodation (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Food & Beverage (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Information Communication Technology (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certified Information Communication Technologist (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
KCSE D Plain | 6 Months/ Section | KASNEB | |
| Certificate in Accounts and Management Skills CAMS Level I,II (BUSINESS STUDIES) |
KCSE D Plain | 6 Months | KASNEB | |
| Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (FASHION DESIGN & BEAUTY THERAPY) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Secretarial Studies (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Sales and Marketing (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate Supply Chain Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate Co-Operative Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate Human Resource Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Library & Information Studies (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Community Development & Social Work (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
KCSE D Plain | 6 Terms | KNEC |
Short Term Courses
| Course | Department | Requirements | Duration |
| Course | Department | Requirements | Duration |
| Motor Vehicle Mech/Electrician (Grade III, II, I) (NITA) |
Automotive Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Panel Beating (Grade III, II, I) (NITA) |
Automotive Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Spray Painting (Grade III,II,I) (NITA) |
Automotive Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Accounting Technician Diploma(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB) |
Business Department | KCSE C- | 5 Months |
| CPA Part I – III(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB) |
Business Department | ATC Final OR C+ With C+ Eng & Maths | 5 Months |
| Cooperative Societies Extension Education | Business Department | None | |
| Solar Power Installation Technician T1 & T2 (KEREA) |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | |
| Electrical Wireman. Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 8 Months |
| Artisan in Plumbing-Plumber Pipe Fitter Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
Building & Civil Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Artisan in Masonry Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
Building & Civil Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Electrical Fitter Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 8 Months |
| Industrial Motor Rewinding (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 3 Weeks |
| Motor Starters Design & Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 3 Weeks |
| Amplifier Design and Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 3 Weeks |
| Electronics Repair (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | |
| ICDL(international Computer Driving Licence) (ICDL Certificate) |
Computer Science & Networking | None | 12 Weeks |
| Certified Secretaries (KASNEB) |
Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Driving Course (NTSA) |
Automotive Engineering | None | 3 Months |
| Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) (KASNEB) |
Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (KASNEB) |
Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Certified Procurement and Supply Professionals (KISM) |
Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Cisco IT Essentials (Cisco) |
Computer Science & Networking | None | |
| Cisco CCNA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Cisco) |
Computer Science & Networking | None | |
| Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (NITA) |
Fashion Design & Beauty Therapy | None | 2 Terms |
| Automotive Engineering Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
Automotive Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Automotive Engineering Level 5 (CDACC/CBET) |
Automotive Engineering | KCSE D or its Equivalents | 1 Year |
| Office Assistant Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE D or its Equivalents | 6 Months | |
| Office Assistant Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE D or its Equivalents | 6 Months | |
| Insurance Studies Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Front Office Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Food & Beverage Sales Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Food Production & Beverage Culinary Arts Technician 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Housekeeper Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Fashion DesignTechnology Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents | 6 Months | |
| Motor Cycle Mechanic (CDACC/CBET) |
Automotive Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Lathe Machine Operator (CDACC/CBET) |
Mechanical Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Manual Metal Arc Welding (CDACC/CBET) |
Mechanical Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Simple Automation (CDACC/CBET) |
Mechanical Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Electrical Installation Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Electrical Installation Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
Electrical And Electronics Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Plumbing Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
Building And Civil Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Masonry Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
Building And Civil Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Security Guard Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Dairy Processing Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
Applied Sciences | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Hairdressing and Beauty Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
Fashion Design And Beauty Therapy | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
Contact Us
Postal Address:
The Nyeri National Polytechnic P.O BOX 465 – 10100 Nyeri, Kenya
Customer Support:
Phone:
- +254 (061) 2032330 ,+254 724 477 942
Registrar’s Office
For general inquiries: registrar@thenyeripoly.ac.ke
ICT-Support Office
- E-learning ,For general inquires: elearning@thenyeripoly.ac.ke